Maximumkarte Abbey Bebenhausen

 

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Stamp: Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Occupation Zone) – Bebenhausen Abbey (Kloster Bebenhausen) – 16 pfennig, green – Issue date: Feb 1948.

Postmark: Tübingen 1 – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 28.05.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the cloister garden (Klostergarten) and the former royal hunting lodge of Bebenhausen Abbey, inscribed: “Bebenhausen, ehemal. Jagdschloß (Klostergarten).” (Edition Ansichtskarten 545 B 128 Ae)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts a view of Bebenhausen Abbey, and the postcard features the monastery's courtyard and cloister garden. Both elements focus exclusively on the same historic Cistercian abbey complex, creating a perfect thematic match.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued for Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Zone), the postmark was applied in Tübingen (the district where the abbey is located), and the postcard illustrates the abbey itself. This establishes a direct geographic link between the issuing authority, the place of cancellation, and the image.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated May 28, 1948. This is a significant period in German philately, occurring just weeks before the 1948 monetary reform. The use of this specific occupation zone stamp during its period of validity with a local cancellation provides an authentic and historically relevant temporal alignment.

Maximumkarte Katholische Kathedrale in Freiburg im Breisgau

 

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Stamp: Baden (French Occupation Zone) – Freiburg Minster (Freiburger Münster) – 1 Deutsche Mark, dark brown – Issue date: August 1947.

Postmark: Freiburg (Breisgau) 1 – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 05.06.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting an elevated view of the Freiburg Minster and the surrounding rooftops of the Altstadt (Old Town), with the Black Forest hills in the background. (Edition Verlag Erwin Burda)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the Freiburger Münster (Freiburg Minster), and the postcard features a panoramic view of the same monument. Both elements focus exclusively on the same Gothic architectural landmark in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, creating perfect visual and thematic harmony.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued specifically for the Baden region (French Occupation Zone), the postmark was applied in Freiburg (the city where the cathedral is located), and the postcard illustrates the cathedral itself and the Freiburg cityscape. There is total geographic alignment between the issuer, the place of cancellation, and the subject.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated June 5, 1948. This period is highly significant as it predates the West German monetary reform of June 20, 1948, by only a few days. Using the 1 Mark stamp during its original validity, with a cancellation from the subject city during the occupation period, establishes an authentic and historically valuable temporal concordance.